Week 4 Power Rankings

SPORTS MONSTER ESPN 1230 WEEK 4 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WEEK FOUR POWER RANKINGS

So we’re getting into week four, now the cream starts the rise, the others, well they start scouting JV for next season’s stars. Changes are once again in the air, and just as the autumn winds that have finally arrived, it’s about time to get serious about the season outlook for most squads.
Here are the Sports Monster ESPN 1230 Power Rankings for this Week, enjoy.

1. Frontier Titans (3-0)
What can you say; they’re 3-0 after going on the road to beat Exeter 20-14 in a game that matched the Titans jerseys (black and blue). With that win behind them and a perfect preseason now in the rear view, the Titans bring their show back home this week as they open SWYL play against North. The Stars are in for a battle.

2. Centennial Golden Hawks (3-0)
I can’t wait for the SWYL showdown between our #1 and #2 teams after watching the Golden Hawks last week dismantle East 56-13. Too bad I have to wait until November 13th to make that happen, but when it does, it will be for the SWYL title, mark my words. Centennial was strong last week; some issue with penalties that still need to be fixed in a hurry before this week’s matchup with Stockdale. The Mustangs can take control of the SWYL with a win, while Centennial looks to remain unbeaten before next week’s non-league battle with BHS.

3. Ridgeview Wolfpack (4-0)
Yes, the Pack holds down the 3 spot this week. Another victory, this time at home over Madera South 31-3 makes Dennis Manning’s squad unbeaten heading into SWYL play. Call this the ‘Manning Reunion Tour’ but he’ll get to face another one of his former schools this week as the Pack host West. While Ridgeview has been tough to stop in the preseason, it’s time they back up their rankings and record against some stiff SWYL foes, and Chad Grider and West are just that.

4. South Rebels (3-0)
Talked with someone this week that said, Jon Wren has ‘Rebel Pride’ back at South High School. The Rebels are 3-0; yes the Rebels are 3-0. Coach Wren has this talented team not only beating teams but crushing them, having defeated their first three opponents by a combined score of 155-20. The Rebels can play. They’ll sneak in one final non-league opponent this week as they take on Foothill and no doubt roll into SWYL play a perfect 4-0.

5. Bakersfield Drillers (2-1)
Yeah the team that once held the top spot here in the only rankings that matter has slipped to number-five. No big deal, a Driller loss at Buchanan last week was a disappointment for Driller Nation sure, but the fact that the offense put 41 points on the road is encouraging. Let’s not forget however the fact they gave up 56 points might be cause for defensive alarm. But BHS is back in town this week and will open SEYL play at Liberty, in a game that no doubt will decide the SEYL crown, even if in week 1 of league play.

6. Taft Wildcats (3-1)
After that Week 0 loss at Templeton 24-21, Taft has been on a mission. I keep them in the top ten this week after a 34-21 win over Coalinga last Friday. Taft has a week off to prepare for Porterville but mark your calendars for that October 30th game at Tehachapi; this could be the SSL title game.

7. Stockdale Mustangs (2-1)
Following a disappointing loss to BHS, the Mustangs rebounded on the road at Clovis 47-22. Look for the Mustangs to be nice and tuned up this week as they take on Centennial in a huge SWYL battle, reminiscent of the ‘old days’ when these two teams regularly were in this position.

8. Delano Tigers (3-0)
Making their debut in the top 10, the Delano Tigers. After Delano counterpart Chavez finally got burned 7-6 by Golden Valley after playing with fire the last couple weeks and Wasco falling to Lindsay, the spot was open for Delano to march right in. A 49-7 drubbing of Hanford West last week has folks talking about this Delano squad. Look for a big matchup this week against Golden West.
9. Liberty Patriots (1-2)
Sure they have a losing record, but you’ll be hard pressed to find another school that’s had a tougher preseason schedule than Tony Mills’ Patriots. It doesn’t get any easier this week as they host BHS in the aforementioned title game for the SEYL. I know I’m calling this one early, but I just don’t see it in the SEYL this season passed this week.
10. Tehachapi Warriors (2-1)
Losing to Frontier woke the Warriors up a bit as they forced three early turnovers to jump on Burroughs last week before hanging on for a 42-34 win on the mountain. It’s getting chilly by the way, meaning the Tehachapi home-field advantage will start to kick in, starting this week as they host Rosamond.

11. Cesar Chavez (3-1)
12. Wasco (2-1)
13. West (1-2)
14. North (1-2)
15. Bakersfield Christian (2-1)